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Counties must separate late ballots
US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday night ordered county election boards in Pennsylvania to comply with a state directive to separate mail-in ballots received after 8 pm on Election Day from other ballots.
7 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Vote Recounts: States’ Rules
State law requires an automatic recount when the margin is 0.5 percent or less. If the margin is above that, voters may petition a state
7 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Biden’s ‘historic’ win: World Reaction
Congratulations poured in for US president-elect Joe Biden from around the world, with Washington’s allies, particularly in Europe, seeing his win as a chance at a fresh start after the antagonistic years under Donald Trump. Here are some of the first reactions from across the globe:
7 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Trump’s brash and pugnacious presidency
Joe Biden supporters danced in Philadelphia’s streets on Friday, while armed backers of President Donald Trump in Phoenix shouted, “Stop the steal” as a third day of post-election ballot counting brought the Democratic former vice president closer to winning the White House.
7 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Explainer: What happened for Ethiopia to be on the verge of civil war?
Suddenly Ethiopia appears on the brink of civil war, threatening the stability of one of the world’s most strategic regions, the Horn of Africa, and the fracturing of one of Africa’s most powerful and populous countries.
7 November 2020, 10:34 AM
Athens' first mosque in nearly 200 years opens for prayers
After years of delays caused by red tape, cutbacks and opposition from religious and political factions, the first government-funded mosque in Athens since 1833 opened its doors to worshippers on Friday.
7 November 2020, 10:27 AM
Storm Eta leaves 150 dead or missing in Guatemala
About 150 people have either died or remain unaccounted for in Guatemala due to mudslides caused by powerful storm Eta, which buried an entire village, President Alejandro Giammattei said Friday.
7 November 2020, 04:06 AM
UN calls special General Assembly session on pandemic
The UN General Assembly moved Thursday to hold a special session focused on international coordination to the coronavirus pandemic from December 3-4 in New York.
6 November 2020, 18:00 PM
New Zealand’s Ardern sworn in for second term
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was sworn in for a second term yesterday, as final election results showed her landslide victory was even bigger than previously thought.
6 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Slow voting count in US explained
A slow grind of ballot counting has held the United States and the world in suspense since Tuesday’s presidential election.
6 November 2020, 18:00 PM
US TVs break from live Trump address due to ‘lies’
Several US TV networks late Thursday halted live coverage of Donald Trump’s first public appearance since election night after concluding that the president was spreading disinformation.
6 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Greece makes animal abuse punishable by up to 10 yrs jail
The Greek parliament on Thursday voted unanimously to make serious animal abuse a crime that can lead to a maximum 10-year prison sentence.
6 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Austria shuts mosques frequented by Vienna attacker
Austria has closed a mosque and an Islamic association frequented by a man who shot four people dead in a rampage through Vienna, Integration Minister Susanne Raab says.
6 November 2020, 14:58 PM
Japan's Toyota sees profit slip, holding up despite pandemic
Toyota’s July-September profit fell 11% from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic slammed global demand, but Japan’s top automaker appeared to be holding up better than weaker rivals that have sunk into the red.
6 November 2020, 08:56 AM
Iran’s supreme leader mocks US democracy
Iran’s supreme leader has mocked the rancorous aftermath of election day in the United States, saying that the vote has exposed the reality of US democracy.
5 November 2020, 18:00 PM
France-Turkey tensions: Ankara vows 'firm' response to French ban on Turkish group
Turkey has vowed to deliver a firm response to France's ban of the Turkish ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves group linked to a top ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
5 November 2020, 14:00 PM
Covid-19: China blocks travellers from Britain, Belgium, France, India
China has barred non-Chinese travellers from Britain, France, Belgium, the Philippines and India, imposing some of the most stringent entry curbs of any country as coronavirus cases surge around the world.
5 November 2020, 07:19 AM
Myanmar govt, army chief clash ahead of Nob 8 polls
The Myanmar President Office yesterday hit back at the army chief for criticising the government’s handling of an upcoming general election, warning that his remarks risked creating fear and unrest, just days away from the vote.
4 November 2020, 18:00 PM
Bettors stampede back in favor of Joe Biden
Democratic candidate Joe Biden was back as clear favorite to win the US presidential election in online betting markets yesterday, a reversal of fortune for President Donald Trump who had been favored overnight.
4 November 2020, 18:00 PM
US approves sale of armed MQ-9 Reaper drones to Taiwan
The United States has agreed to sell four armed MQ-9 Reaper drones to Taiwan, the State Department announced Tuesday, helping to boost the island’s defenses as China steps up its threats.
4 November 2020, 18:00 PM